Moka Express

“This has to be one of my favorite ways to brew coffee. It’s a very unique process, and it’s one of the oldest and most affordable ways to brew your own coffee! Even though it’s not as popular here in the US, it is very popular overseas (my grandma made her morning coffee using one of these every day in post-independence India). I typically go for a 1-10 ratio of coffee to water (if I fill the basket with grounds, I’d fill the bottom chamber to the valve with hot water), with a fairly fine grind (but not as fine as espresso). The key with a moka pot is to heat the water gently and slowly and to cut the heat as soon as the coffee begins brewing as to not burn the coffee. A moka pot is a must-have for coffee lovers and a great replacement for a pricey espresso machine.”

“the one pictured is one I picked up at the Bialetti store in Venice as one of the few souvenirs I knew I wanted to take home. They have some different designs on their site, but you can find them on eBay too. This little stovetop espresso set is so joyful! When the espresso comes pouring out, filling the room with the rich smell of dark espresso. It’s the best little ritual 😍 makes me a bit giddy”

“I would be a different person without my Bialetti smiling back at me every morning. Mini, midi, or maxi — for the eternal morning ritual👌🏼”

“I was on the edge of making this decision for a long time but it’s so worth it — small, affordable, and makes great espresso”

“maybe i should start a rec league collection dedicated to all of my dad's collections...”

“I have the red version of this lil moka pot and it’s fun to watch it, plus it’s so cute! When I do iced, I like to add some homemade lavender or vanilla syrup, or a little honey with vanilla extract and a splash of milk…making my own version of the $7 coffee to create cafe vibes at my home (sometimes I make a batch of scones or some pastry as well to really commit but depends on my morning—either way i recommend curating a whole coffee shop thing)”

“It’s an Italian grandmother’s favorite for a reason! Super easy to just pop on the stove and have a strong cup ready in just a few minutes. Comes in a couple sizes so many colors (I’m partial to the sky blue!)”

“less risky than bringing a chemex to the woods (have done, not recommended), great on a camping stove”

“There’s just no doubt about the fact that the bialetti produces the best ratio coffee of strength:volume. been doing it virtually every morning for 8 years and haven’t looked back🤝”

“got a moka pot and a milk frother for Christmas - coffee budget gone down, coffee satisfaction got up. It's not that complicated!”

“I went to Italy on my honeymoon and fell in love with everything Italian (how can you not!) — so bought myself a pink Moka pot upon returning home. It brings me joy when making my morning coffee!”

“The only way to start the day. The burble and the smell are the perfect wake up ritual.”

“gifted by my German host mother, I found that sometimes going analog is the best way to spend your time”

“Scooping ground espresso into the well of this fella is, truly, the best part of my morning — it's 70 peaceful seconds of playing in a miniature sandbox”

“Don’t bother with an off brand moka pot, just go straight for the good stuff”